Kati Outinen
ActingAbout Kati Outinen
Anna Katriina Outinen (born August 17, 1961) is a Finnish actress who has often played leading female roles in Aki Kaurismäki's films. Outinen was born in Helsinki. Having studied under Jouko Turkka during his "reign" of drama studies in Finland, she nevertheless has never been associated with the "turkkalaisuus" school of acting methodology. Her breakthrough role was as a tough girl in the generational classic youth film Täältä tullaan elämä by Tapio Suominen. In 1984, she appeared in Aikalainen. Besides a strong domestic reputation gained through a widely varied list of roles in theater and television drama, film director Aki Kaurismäki's films have brought Outinen international attention and even adulation, particularly in Germany and France. At the 2002 Cannes Film Festival, Outinen won the award for Best Actress for the Kaurismäki film The Man Without a Past.
Kati Outinen Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Kati Outinen reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Kati Outinen's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 32% of Kati Outinen's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Juna, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Kati Outinen Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Kati Outinen's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Kati Outinen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Elf | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Raptures | Rakelin äiti | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Defiant | Anneli | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Kyllä isä osaa | Hautausurakoitsija | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Snot and Splash: The Mystery of Disappearing Holes | Migrén Senior | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Hullabaloos! | Rikostutkija Schultz | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Force of Habit | Anja | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Play Rape | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Hole in the Ground | Noreen Brady | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Other Side of Hope | Clothing Store Owner | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Dark Crimes | Ms. Malinowska | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | A Man and a Woman | Taxi Driver | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Dirty Hands | Jessica Barine | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Concerning Violence | Narrator in Finnish version | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Clownwise | Sylvie | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | August Fools | Elsa Aho | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Naked Harbour | Bar Psychiatrist | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Annunciation | Director | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Le Havre | Arletty | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Backwood Philosopher | Kuoliaaksinaurattajan tytär | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | The House of Branching Love | Yrsa | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Sauna | Old Woman | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Home of Dark Butterflies | Tyyne | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Avida | La femme à la bonbonne d'eau | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Lights in the Dusk | Supermarket Cashier | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Playa del Futuro | Terhi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Popular Music | Päivi, Niila's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Guarded Secrets | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet | (segment "Dogs Have No Hell") | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Nude, Descending... | Rose | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Man Without a Past | Irma | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Aki Kaurismäki | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Spy Games | Shopkeeper's Wife | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Juha | Marja | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Eros and Psyche | Tarjoilija | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | A Respectable Tragedy | Midwife | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Train Birds | Inkeri, Baggerfahrerin | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Freakin' Beautiful World | Tarja, Ippen äiti | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Drifting Clouds | Ilona | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Juna | 1. nainen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Kaikki pelissä | Päivi Suomela | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Take Care of Your Scarf, Tatjana | Tatjana | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Match Factory Girl | Iris Rukka | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Hamlet Goes Business | Ofelia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Shadows in Paradise | Ilona | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Kuningas lähtee Ranskaan | Caroline Mare's Mane | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Wrestler | Hoitaja | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Päivää, herra Kivi | Coffee Vendor | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Aikalainen | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Täältä tullaan, elämä! | Lissu | Flop | Similar → |
Kati Outinen - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Kati Outinen?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kati Outinen is "Juna" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Kati Outinen acted in?
Kati Outinen has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Kati Outinen?
Other notable films include "Drifting Clouds", "The Man Without a Past", and "The Match Factory Girl".